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New Flight Examiner
We welcome the return of Gavin Miller as a GA flight examiner. Gavin has had a long association with Flight Test NZ and after a break has returned to flight examining duties from his Gisborne base.
New Drone Examiner
We welcome aboard Jonathan Kubiak as a RPAS Examiner based in Auckland. He will be covering the northern parts of the Auckland region.
Robinson Safety Awareness Training North Shore
Flight Test NZ welcomes Roy Crane in his role a Robinson Helicopter Safety Awareness instructor. Roy has previously been a flight examiner with Flight Test NZ and brings with him a wide knowledge of Robinson helicopters.
Robinson Safety Awareness Training
Robinson Safety Awareness training is conducted by Flight Test NZ with the following instructors: Flint Horne based at Rangiora Rob Hunt based at Murchison Rob Anderson based at Ardmore Please contact us if we can be of assistance.
New Helicopter Flight Examiner
Flight Test NZ welcomes Quentin Hulse to our examining team as a General Aviation Flight Examiner. Quentin can conduct PPL issue, B or C category instructor rating continued competency, Part 135 FCCC. He is based in Christchurch .
Safety Management System Approved
I am pleased to announce that CAA have approved Flight Test NZ's Safety Management System. Behind the scenes a lot of hard has gone on to achieve this significant milestone. Flight Test NZ is committed to the principles of SMS to further enhance the safety of aviation as well as our staff and customers.
Drone Airworthiness Inspections
Through its partnership with Unmanned Aircraft Solutions NZ, Flight Test NZ and Drone Trust are now able to offer drone airworthiness inspections and approvals in accordance with CAA Rules Part 101.202. (4), (5) & (6). UAS NZs' Chief Engineer Bevan Lewell is one of just two individuals in New Zealand approved by the CAA to
Drone Training On Line Now Available
Great news. You can still complete drone training on line from our Drone Trust e-learning courses. Now is the time to make use of the next few weeks while we are in lock down. Click on the Drone button from our home page to access more information on these 101 and 102 courses or contact
ST1000 simulator
We are proud to announce the installation and approval of two ST1000 simulators at Mainland Air, Dunedin, and New Zealand Airline Academy at Oamaru.
Operational Colour Vision Assessment
OCVA are now available at various locations around New Zealand. Contact us.